Ticks Don't Just Bite. They Carry Disease.
Protect your family, pets, and property with professional tick control. Barrier treatments, yard sprays, and habitat management.
Tick Exterminator is a referral service, not a pest-control company. Confirm credentials, availability, pricing, and service terms directly with any matched provider.
What Affects Tick Control Cost?
A provider must assess the property and give you a written quote; these are scope factors, not advertised prices.
Assessment
Fee varies
Property Size
Scope factor
Pest Pressure
Scope factor
Treatment Method
Method varies
Follow-Up
Terms vary
Tick Control Services to Discuss
A matched independent provider determines availability and recommends a property-specific plan.
Yard Tick Treatment
Property-specific yard treatment focused on confirmed habitat and exposure areas. Products, timing, and residual performance vary by provider and label.
Learn MorePerimeter Barrier Spray
Create a tick-free zone by treating the yard perimeter, wooded edges, stone walls, and other tick habitat.
Learn MoreTick Tubes
Biodegradable tubes filled with permethrin-treated cotton — mice take it for nesting, killing ticks on contact.
Learn MoreHabitat Modification
Reduce tick habitat: clear leaf litter, trim tall grass, create gravel barriers, and manage deer attractants.
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Tick Yard Risk: Four Practical Checks
A 32-second guide to yard-edge inspection, habitat reduction, pet checks, and provider questions.
Read the video transcript
Ticks often wait on vegetation near the edges of lawns. Start by checking shaded borders, leaf litter, and brush. Reduce habitat by removing leaf litter, trimming vegetation, and keeping the lawn edge clear. After outdoor activity, check people and pets carefully. Follow medical and veterinary guidance for attached ticks. A qualified provider should inspect the property before recommending treatment. Confirm products, preparation steps, and follow-up terms in writing.
How It Works
Three steps to request and evaluate an independent provider.
Tell Us About Your Problem
Describe your tick situation and contact details.
Receive a Provider Response
If a provider accepts the request, they contact you to discuss availability and an assessment.
Review Before Hiring
Confirm credentials, scope, price, safety instructions, and warranty terms before authorizing work.
Fascinating Tick Facts
Surprising truths most people don't know
Ticks are not insects — they're arachnids, related to spiders and scorpions, with 8 legs as adults.
A tick can survive underwater for 2-3 days — washing clothes won't kill them, but 10 minutes in a hot dryer will.
Ticks can detect breath, body odor, heat, and vibrations from up to 20 feet away.
Deer ticks can survive through winter — they become active whenever temperatures rise above freezing.
📚 Authoritative Resources & Further Reading
These trusted government, academic, and industry sources provide additional information on pest control best practices, health considerations, and regulatory standards.
CDC information on Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other tick-borne illnesses.
The EPA regulates pesticide registration, safety standards, and application requirements for professional pest control products.
The CDC provides authoritative information on vector-borne and pest-related diseases, including prevention guidance.
The NPMA is the primary US pest control industry trade association, providing research, standards, and consumer education.
The EPA's official IPM framework: the four-tiered approach to sustainable pest management used by professionals nationwide.
When Are Ticks Most Active?
Understanding seasonal patterns helps you prepare
Winter
Dec-Feb
Raccoons, squirrels seek warm attics. Exclusion critical before animals den.
Spring
Mar-May
Birthing season. Female animals seek den sites. Early exclusion prevents colonies.
Summer
Jun-Aug
Juvenile animals disperse. Snake activity peaks. Peak wildlife encounters.
Fall
Sep-Nov
Animals fatten and seek shelter. Most critical exclusion window.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does tick control cost?
Are tick treatments safe for kids and pets?
Can ticks be present in a backyard?
What should I do if I find an attached tick?
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